Whats wrong with WestJet?

YYC the place to be · Sat Sep 29, 2007 10:02 pm

What is up with westjet hiring overweight flight attendants? Flight attendants are supposed to be able to walk comfortably down the aisle. Not shimmying through and bumping people. I know that some may be offended by this topic but take a look around next time you fly with them. The person who can't bend over to pick something up off the floor is the same person who is responsible for your safety in the event of an emergency?......Sketchy......

CANAIR · Post by **CANAIR** » Sat Sep 29, 2007 10:26 pm

very educated... what's next all women should be in the Kitchen doing dishes. If a person proves that they can do the job then fine if not move on.

YYC the place to be · Sat Sep 29, 2007 10:30 pm

When a flight attendant has to get down on all fours to disengage a slide then that's not being able to do your job. True story...

RB211 · Post by **RB211** » Sat Sep 29, 2007 10:45 pm

CANAIR wrote:very educated... what's next all women should be in the Kitchen doing dishes...

You imply that is a bad thing!?

Four1oh · Post by **Four1oh** » Sat Sep 29, 2007 10:51 pm

I think they should just be able to get through the overwing exit. I don't think I'm asking too much.

Campanola · Post by **Campanola** » Sat Sep 29, 2007 11:08 pm

CANAIR wrote:very educated... what's next all women should be in the Kitchen doing dishes. If a person proves that they can do the job then fine if not move on.

Who said women? We are talking about overweight flight attendants vs safety.

co-joe · Post by **co-joe** » Sat Sep 29, 2007 11:19 pm

CANAIR wrote:very educated... what's next all women should be in the Kitchen doing dishes. If a person proves that they can do the job then fine if not move on.

Canair are you implying that all fat flight attendants are women?

YYC made no mention of gender in his post...

undashflyer · Post by **undashflyer** » Sat Sep 29, 2007 11:54 pm

So I hate to be the first cookie shooter, galley hag, trolly dolly to weigh in on the subject - pun not initially intended - but this one is really to rich not to touch.

First off, let me ask: "Are you kidding? Seriously? No, really. Seriously?"

Then let me ask: "Why do they hire fat pilots?"

Do you suspect that WestJet just hands the flight attendants a tray, pushes them out in the aisle and says: "Have at it!" ?

No. Like every other flight attendant and pilots in the commercial industry they must pass exams, both written and demonstrated, to become crew members. That even includes operating a window exit (and exiting the window at most carriers) in emergency scenarios and yes, wait for it, bending over to detach a slide!

While I can only assume you work for an operation that does not employ flight attendants, I hope that should you someday wish to, you change your outlook.

I await your answer with baited breath dollface.

UN Dashflyer
"Hell Hath No Fury Like A Flight Attendant Scorned"

KAG · Post by **KAG** » Sun Sep 30, 2007 12:03 am

undashflyer wrote:"Hell Hath No Fury Like A Flight Attendant Scorned"

Just make sure there are no pictures.

YYC the place to be · Sun Sep 30, 2007 12:07 am

Fair enough...there are enough of us fat pilots around...

But:
- pilots aren't the ones walking up and down the aisles (or having to RUN in the case of an emergency) bumping into passengers
- pilots aren't the ones huffing and puffing and sweating their butts off just to engage/disengage a slide!

I like Porter's requirements:
"...the position of flight attendants is more
dependent on a good standard of physical and mental health than the average occupation."
http://www.avcanada.ca/forums2/viewtopic.php?t=35211

You know what happens when you assume

actually, I do work for an organization that employs flight attendants (it's called my wife)

I'm not trying to argue the point to be superficial, I'm arguing the point for safety's sake.

Campanola · Post by **Campanola** » Sun Sep 30, 2007 12:59 am

undashflyer wrote:While I can only assume you work for an operation that does not employ flight attendants, I hope that should you someday wish to, you change your outlook.

I have 11 FAs per flight and I think it could be a safety issue. I had the same discussion with FAs few weeks ago and FAs themself argue that it could be unsafe. I am not fixing a weight or size limit, but you can't deny that there is one.

Mech-Pilot · Post by **Mech-Pilot** » Sun Sep 30, 2007 9:03 am

I guess WestJet has is an equal oppertunest company. Got love those Jet's Go Flightees(female variety).

flyinhigh · Post by **flyinhigh** » Sun Sep 30, 2007 10:15 am

Well shit if your going to be narrow minded like that, than why does air Canada employ 45-55 year old flight attendants that look like ass. There age must surely be a safety issue. Come on

What do you expect that we're going to be like Korean and make them retire at 25 and weight 90lbs.
We live in Canada, equal opportunity my friend.

flyinphil · Post by **flyinphil** » Sun Sep 30, 2007 10:21 am

owners come in all shapes and sizes.

Rotten Apple #1 · Post by **Rotten Apple #1** » Sun Sep 30, 2007 11:15 am

Sounds like someone's been to the pub before starting this thread.

I found another place you can ask the question, if it's still bugging you after your afternoon nap:

http://www.pprune.org/forums/forumdispl ... f0177&f=42

mighty mouse · Post by **mighty mouse** » Sun Sep 30, 2007 11:38 am

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=3stoRjTs59w

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=3QfIQvOGPPM

mighty mouse · Post by **mighty mouse** » Sun Sep 30, 2007 11:42 am

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mighty mouse · Post by **mighty mouse** » Sun Sep 30, 2007 11:44 am

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natureboy · Post by **natureboy** » Wed Oct 03, 2007 2:13 am

I'd take forty more fat flighties at Westjet than another flaming gay male flight attendant.

YYCcrew · Post by **YYCcrew** » Wed Oct 03, 2007 9:56 am

Your homophobic attitude is not welcome here. F/A's are safety professionals - and wether they are male/female straight/gay they are all just as cabable of saving your ass. If you are a Captain and I hope your not, 10 years of CRM wont save you. Wake up and smell the coffee you ass.

express · Post by **express** » Thu Oct 04, 2007 12:58 pm

I agree with the above post. Good for you bud. BUT...I also agree that it is good business to have good looking people in that role.

Mustard · Post by **Mustard** » Thu Oct 04, 2007 7:03 pm

I agree with the above post. Good for you bud. BUT...I also agree that it is good business to have good looking people in that role.

YYCcrew. Not going to defend the ugly people? Well you stick to the gays and I'll stand up for us ugly people....

Express your attitude is not welcome here. Wake up and smell the coffee.

express · Post by **express** » Fri Oct 05, 2007 9:21 am

OK Mustard...go fly some circuits.

YYC the place to be · Post by **YYC the place to be** » Fri Oct 05, 2007 9:54 pm

My better half is an F/A for an airline and we've had countless discussions on this topic (overweight FAs) because she works with them all of the time.

What it comes down to is...

If an FA can't easily fit down the aisle (and in an emergency situation they may even have to RUN) and they have to get down on their hands and knees to arm and disarm the slides then it's not safe---regardless of the way they look or their sexual preference.

I thought I'd throw the topic out there to see what others in the industry think.

CanadaEH · Post by **CanadaEH** » Sat Oct 06, 2007 5:05 am

If an FA can't easily fit down the aisle (and in an emergency situation they may even have to RUN) and they have to get down on their hands and knees to arm and disarm the slides then it's not safe---regardless of the way they look or their sexual preference.

Just because they appear to be fat or unable to perform in an emergency situation doesn't mean they won't. I don't know how ours (WS) or anyone else train their FA's but I would imagine that there is an acceptable level of performance that has to be demonstrated during training, no?

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